Crime & Safety

Atlantic City Expressway Reopens After Vehicle Fire

A vehicle fire on the Atlantic City Expressway closed at least one lane Monday afternoon, but the scene has been cleared.

NEW JERSEY — The scene of a vehicle fire on the Atlantic City Expressway in Gloucester Township was cleared by 8 p.m. Monday night, according to 511nj.org.

According to 511NJ, a vehicle fire on the expressway eastbound closed one right lane and a shoulder east of Exit 44 for Route 168 in Gloucester Township.

The emergency was reported shortly after 4 p.m., according to the alert. By 8 p.m. that scene was cleared.

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A representative from the New Jersey State Police was not immediately available for comment.

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